John Harney – based near Paris
Current Activities
John is currently promoting Irish products in France and is
involved in sales management.
Working with or representing in France:
- Flair Showers – www.flairshowers.com – Glass Shower walls & doors
- Fíor Uisce – www.fior.fr – Irish Premium Bottled Water
- Castlebrook – www.castlebrook.ie – Hotel Interior fit-out
- VCMF(Vinci) – www.vinci-construction-maritime-fluvial.fr – Marine civil construction. (France to Ireland)
- Geochanvre – www.geochanvre.fr – Hemp Mats for horticulture to replace plastic sheets (France to Ireland & Britain)
Background
Based full-time in France since 2012 and operating independently since 2000, John has previously worked for 10 years at US productivity consultants, IMPAC, in Ireland, Britain, Belgium, France, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe & the US.
In the 90’s, 5 years with Harsco Metals, industrial services provider to the steel & environmental Industries, based in London & operating mostly in France & Belgium
In the 80’s, 3 Years with French Marine Civil Construction Co., EMCC in Ireland, France & the Middle East.
François Pays – Paris
François is assisting on several the above assignments.
Background
Based in Paris François was 15 years with the inward Development Agency of a local administration, Val de Marne, part of the greater Paris area. This involved bringing in, locating international businesses and assisting with launch in France.
8 years as Marketing Manager for a tax & HR service firm.
11 years with EMEA manager for a North American industrial company.
François speaks English & German and has worked in France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, United States, Korea.